Easy Low Fat Cherry Clafoutis

This easy Cherry Clafoutis is one of those wonderfully simple recipes that works equally well as a light dessert, brunch dish, or make-ahead breakfast.

Made with sweet cherries, eggs, milk, and just a little honey, this healthier French-inspired baked custard is naturally sweetened, low in fat, and surprisingly satisfying. The texture lands somewhere between a custard, pancake, and flan.

And while it sounds fancy, clafoutis is actually one of the easiest desserts you can make.

What Is Clafoutis?

Clafoutis (pronounced kla-foo-TEE) is a traditional French country dessert made by baking fruit in a simple custard-style batter.

Cherry clafoutis is the classic version, but the recipe also works beautifully with berries, peaches, plums, pears, or apples.

As it bakes, the batter puffs dramatically around the fruit, then settles as it cools into a soft, lightly sweet baked custard.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Dark cherries – Fresh or frozen cherries both work well. If using frozen cherries, thaw and pat dry first.
• Eggs – Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly into the batter.
• Unsweetened milk – I used unsweetened almond milk, but skim milk, low-fat milk, oat milk, or soy milk all work.
• Honey – Naturally sweetens the clafoutis without refined sugar.
• Almond extract – Pairs beautifully with cherries and adds classic bakery flavor.
• Whole wheat pastry flour – Keeps the texture light while adding a little whole grain goodness. All-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend can also be substituted.
• Fine sea salt – Balances the sweetness.
• Sliced almonds – Add texture and a subtle crunch on top.
• Confectioners’ sugar – Optional for serving.

How Many Calories and WW Points?

According to my calculations, each serving has 101 calories and 3 WW Points
3 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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How to Make Cherry Clafouti

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients. Prepare glass baking dish with non-stick spray and preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Wash and remove pits from fresh cherries, or thaw frozen cherries and pat dry.

Allow eggs to come to room temperature.

Step 2: Add cherries to prepared baking dish.

Step 3: In a blender (affiliate link), add the room temperature eggs, milk, honey and almond extract and blend just until mixed. Add the pastry flour and salt and pulse until blended.

Step 4: Pour batter evenly over cherries

and top with sliced almonds.

Step 5: Bake in preheated oven about 45 – 50 minutes, until golden and puffy.

Step 6: Remove to a wire rack to cool for at least 20 minutes.

Dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired. Cut into 12 squares and serve warm.

Recipe Notes, Variations & Tips

• Don’t worry when the clafoutis puffs dramatically in the oven and then settles as it cools. That’s completely normal.
• Almond extract gives this dessert wonderful flavor, but vanilla extract works too.
• Any fruit can be substituted for the cherries. Blueberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, plums, or apricots are all delicious.
• To keep the recipe gluten-free, substitute your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
• For the best texture, allow refrigerated leftovers to come to room temperature or warm slightly before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This cherry clafoutis is delicious:

• Warm with coffee or tea
• Chilled straight from the refrigerator
• With Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for breakfast
• Lightly dusted with powdered sugar for dessert
• With a dollop of light whipped topping

It’s one of those rare recipes that feels special enough for company but simple enough for everyday baking.

Ways to Use Leftovers

Leftover clafoutis keeps well covered in the refrigerator for several days.

Enjoy slices:

• Cold as a quick breakfast or snack
• Warmed briefly in the microwave (affiliate link) or toaster oven
• Packed individually for grab-and-go breakfasts
• Topped with yogurt for a protein boost

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Recipe source: 5 Easy Steps to Healthy Cooking: 500 Recipes for Lifelong Wellness (affiliate link) by Camilla V. Saulsbury

More WW-Friendly Light Dessert Recipes

If you like this Cherry Clafoutis, you might also enjoy:

• 4-Ingredient Microwave Apple Pancake Puff
• WW Power Cottage Cheese Pancakes
• Greek Yogurt Pudding with Oranges
• Slow Cooker Pineapple Pudding